Registered Nurse New Graduate Summer 2026 Cohort St Vincent Hospital Job at Intermountain Health in Lockwood in Billings, MT

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients.
The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.
Nurse Residency Program – July 2026 Cohort Are you a recent RN graduate—or graduating before the end of May 2026—ready to make a meaningful impact?
Begin your nursing career with confidence through our comprehensive Nurse Residency Program , designed to support your transition from student to professional nurse.
You’ll receive structured training, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentorship to help you thrive in your new role.
Cohort & Hiring Timeline Cohort Start Date: July 15, 2026 Recruiter Phone Screens Begin: Monday, January 19 Manager Interviews Begin: Monday, February 2 Interview Details Interview Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (MST) Length: Approximately 30 minutes Format: Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person , based on candidate preference and manager availability.
Position Details: Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week), Variable Shifts
Location: St.
Vincent Regional Hospital – Billings, MT Base Pay: Starting at $35.70/hr. — will increase depending on experience Benefits Eligible: Yes What is the Nurse Residency Program?
Designed for New Grad RNs (less than one year of RN experience), this program bridges the gap between classroom learning and confident clinical practice.
You’ll receive: Paid clinical hours Webinars & simulations Case studies Monthly in-person meetings Support from experienced nurse mentors To learn more about the Nurse Residency Program, click the link below. https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/professional-training-programs/nursing-education-residencies Why Billings, Montana?
Billings isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive.
Known as the “Magic City” for its rapid growth, Billings is Montana’s largest city and a vibrant hub of culture, nature, and opportunity.
Here are a few reasons you’ll love living and working here: Stunning Natural Beauty : Surrounded by the iconic Rimrocks —sandstone cliffs offering breathtaking views—and nestled along the Yellowstone River , Billings is a paradise for outdoor lovers. [ Gateway to Adventure : Just a few hours from Yellowstone National Park and near the Little Bighorn Battlefield , it’s a perfect base for weekend getaways.
Rich History & Culture : Explore the Moss Mansion , Western Heritage Center , and Pictograph Cave State Park , or catch a show at the Alberta Bair Theater . Thriving Community : With a strong healthcare presence, including two major hospitals, and a growing economy, Billings offers both professional growth and a welcoming community.
Unique Local Flavor : Enjoy a lively craft beer scene, local festivals like the Magic City Blues Festival , and Montana’s largest shopping mall, Rimrock Mall . newgradRN Essential Functions Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care.
Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.
Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up). Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
- Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions.
Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
- Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction.
Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.
Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
Skills Patient Care Delivery Nursing Fundamentals Interdisciplinary Teams Documentations Professional Etiquette Accountability Patient Care Coordination Communication Patient Evaluation Critical Thinking Minimum Qualifications Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
Degree will be verified. * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025.
Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.
Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below.
Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.70 - $52.25 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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